08 Mar 1978
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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1978
Page
1
A pilot podiatry clinic series will be held at Fort St. John General Hospital Outpatient Department on March 9 and 10 from 0900 to 1700 hours, with possible extension to March 11 and 12. Booking is by calling 785-6677, Local 22, Mrs Sharon Sexsmith.
Local protestors contacted authorities seeking a remedy to a dispute. MP Frank Oberle visited the site last week and pledged to assist in negotiating a satisfactory solution to the ongoing situation.
Prince George Peace River MP Frank Oberle reports a dangerous and volatile labour clash around the Grizzly Valley and Silver Dahl gas pipelines and the Chetwynd gas scrubbing plant. He cites local hiring denials, union gatekeeping, and protests by residents including Indigenous groups, urging early local involvement and negotiated solutions.
The B C Land Commission will hold Burnaby hearings on March 14 to consider excluding land on the eastern edge of the Village of Chetwynd from the agriculture land reserve B P has applied to the B C R for land to accommodate the proposed gas project
An evening session at the Chetwynd Hotel on Tuesday March 14 1978 from 7 to 10 pm will present information on more than 100 government programs to assist small businesses. The event is organized by the Federal Business Development Bank and the Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce with experienced officers sharing guidance on bookkeeping and financial control.
At a Monday meeting in Don Titus gym BP Canada coal officials presented plans for the Sukunka Valley project south of Chetwynd. George Armstrong said the venture would proceed despite uncertain pre-1985 demand with post-1985 market expected to be attractive. Initial steps include trucking coal 35 miles to Chetwynd and underground mining with a coal cleaning plant proposed in town.
Capital Budget for School District 59 for 1978 79 tops 1 340 117 dollars with plans to add Devereaux site upgrades and two portable moves. The Ministry of Education will review the submission with the board and return a revised version by March 14. Final budget due March 23. Chetwynd figures strongly with four elementary classrooms kindergarten library and activity space valued at 630 000 dollars and a Pouce Coupe library also listed.
February 1978 snow pack in watersheds affecting BC Hydro is below normal for a second year but deeper than 1977 at this time. Hydro foresees higher spring runoff and water levels in most power reservoirs than last year, aided by Williston and McNaughton lake storage. Despite lighter snowfalls in 1977, Williston Lake nearly reached normal levels due to heavy rains. Reservoirs’ large storage capacity should sustain generation even with several lean snowfall years. No generation impairment occurred in 1977 and none is expected soon, though early for firm forecast.
Chetwynd and Willow Flats communities share updates. Lyle Nelson transfers to Prince George as Area Pipeline foreman for Westcoast Transmission Ltd, serving Willow Flats to Williams Lake. Phyl to join him soon. Allan Lossing attends the Lossing Centre opening in Beaverlodge Alberta on February 14. Mr Lossing once owned Junction Mills in Chetwynd. Orest Chalu piak returns from a Vancouver business trip. Local developments include Bank of Commerce expansion, Little Prairie Restaurant opening, and a new theatre and Foothills office building under construction. High winds and heavy snowfall brought record cold near 30 degrees. For news, ring 788-2246.
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